Limelite Heritage Mortar
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Pointing Mortar 0.2
A cement-free hydraulic lime pointing mortar that is highly workable and durable for use with bagged and gun injection.
Application
- Suitable for bricklaying, blocklaying and stone masonry work in internal and external applications.
- Suitable for new build structures due to the enhanced flexibility, reducing the number of vertical movement joints required.
- Suitable for use in listed and heritage buildings.
- . Suitable for repointing works on all substrates but mainly developed for use with Brick-slip and offsite applications.
- Compatible with all Brick Slip applications .
- Off-site construction Bagged or Gun-injection.
Description
A cement-free blend of natural hydraulic lime and selected aggregates with additives designed to improve the workability of the mortar when repointing. The mortar is highly workable and combines long term flexibility and breathability with durability. Available in six colours with strength class of M5.0 for durability and sustainability.
Features and benefits:
- Lime-based, Portland-cement-free.
- Long term durability and flexibility.
- Designed to provide improved workability when repointing masonry joints.
- Easy to use, just add water.
- Masonry walls built with Limelite Heritage Lime Mortar have improved breathability – increasing the resistance to frost and damp.
- Lime based mortars are less susceptible to sulfate attack.
- The flexible nature of Limelite Heritage Lime Mortar means that a reduced amount of vertical movement joints are required and this reduces the chance of cracking.
- Factory supplied and quality controlled.
- Suitable for use in listed and heritage buildings.
- Environmentally friendly - Lime mortars actively absorb CO2 from the atmosphere.
- Can be applied using mortar gun.
- Brickwork can easily be cleaned using water, unlike cement based mortars.
- Available in 25 kg bags.
General information
Color | Brown Guidance for specification option: Light brown. Grey Guidance for specification option: Light and dark grey. Beige Guidance for specification option: Natural, London and Sandstone colours. Other Guidance for specification option: Bespoke colour matching service available. Cream |
Finish | Brushed Trowelled |
Material | Lime Guidance for specification option: Cement-free blend of natural hydraulic lime and selected aggregates. Aggregate Guidance for specification option: Aggregate grades: 0.2 and 0.4. Sand |
Shape | Formless Guidance for specification option: Dry powder. |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | F10/665 Pointing C41/820 Pointing C41/820 Pointing H51/585 Cement:lime:sand mortar jointing H51/585 Cement:lime:sand mortar jointing M20/110 Cement:lime:sand C41/530 Proprietary mortar repairs M20/310 Lime:sand M20/330 Proprietary lime:sand Z21/310 Lime:sand mortar mixes C41/530 Proprietary mortar repairs Z21/310 Lime:sand mortar mixes M20/57 Lime:sand |
Specification data - Injection mortars
Mix type | HLM5.0 lime mortar - a premixed dry batch of hydraulic lime:sand mix.Manufacturer guidanceBatched dry hydraulic:lime:sand. |
Colour | Natural.London.Sandstone.Light Brown.Light Grey.Dark Grey.Bespoke colour matching.Guidance for specification option: Contact manufacturer and insert requirements. |
Typical yield | Re-pointing: 2.8 m² (approximate per 25 kg bag). Guidance for specification option:
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Certification | In accordance with BS EN ISO 9001. Guidance for specification option: Limelite Heritage Lime Mortar is factory blended, tested and packaged to quality control procedures in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001. |
Shelf life | Six months (subject to temperature and humidity). Guidance for specification option:
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Minimum storage temperature | Minimum: 5°C, Maximum: 30°C. Guidance for specification option:
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MaxAggregateSize | 2 mm. |
Typical compressive strength | 5.0 N/mm² (at 91 days). Manufacturer guidanceTechnical performance is derived by laboratory testing at 20°C. |
Freeze/ Thaw Resistance | High. Manufacturer guidanceTechnical performance is derived by laboratory testing at 20°C. |
Chemical resistance | Resistance to sulfates: High. Manufacturer guidanceTechnical performance is derived by laboratory testing at 20°C. |
Durability | Mortar Durability Class: 7-8. Manufacturer guidanceTechnical performance is derived by laboratory testing at 20°C. |
Usage | For re-pointing one 25 kg bag will produce approximately 2.8 m² with a 10 mm joint. For brick slips one 25 kg bag will point 7 m² Guidance for specification option: Consult technical literature for further details. |
Sustainability data
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Recyclability | Manufacturer guidancePlastic bags contain 30% recycled material and can be recycled when used. |
Literature
Limelite Lime Pointing Mortar
Case studies
Lime mortar for restoration and redevelopment of York Guildhall